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BEGINS IN: ST. GEORGE, UTAH

Staircase to the Past: Utah’s Grand Circle of Parks and Monuments and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim

Explore the world’s greatest concentration of national parks and monuments — Utah’s Grand Circle and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim — on a journey through Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Lake Powell, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Dead Horse Point, Monument Valley, Rainbow Bridge and Grand Canyon. On this fascinating adventure, learn about the Earth’s history through the common themes of sedimentary rocks, uplift and erosion.

Highlights

• Examine geological formations such as hoodoos, arches, mesas, buttes, towering cliffs and pinnacles.
• Take a study cruise on Lake Powell to Rainbow Bridge.
• Meet the Navajo to gain an understanding of their cultural traditions with story, songs, and dance.

Program Notes

Program #2814 offers a seasonal variation on this itinerary traveling via Antelope Canyon on the final day instead of Grand Canyon North Rim.

Activity Notes

Walks of 1-3 miles over uneven terrain with options for various fitness levels. Elevations of 2,500-9,000 feet.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!